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Gao International Airport

IATA GAQICAO GAGO🇲🇱 Gao
Coordinates
16.2485°N, 0.0054°W
Elevation
870 ft (265 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ML-7
Time zone
Bamako(UTC)
Magnetic variation
0.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:13
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
18:37
Civil dusk
19:00

About 13h 0m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Gao International Airport

Gao International Airport

Gao International Airport, also known as Korogoussou Airport, is an airport in Gao, Mali. The airport's runway, which was paved in asphalt in 2018, crosses through the prime meridian.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 258,202 ft / 2,500 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO889.400 MHz
TWRTWR118.500 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA GAOClass CTMA2953 ft GNDFL245
CTR GAOClass CCTRGND2953 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Mali airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gao International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gao International Airport?

The ICAO code for Gao International Airport is GAGO, and its IATA code is GAQ.

Where is Gao International Airport located?

Gao International Airport is medium airport located in Gao, Mali, at an elevation of 870 ft (265 m).

How many runways does Gao International Airport have?

Gao International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

What time zone is Gao International Airport in?

Gao International Airport is in the Africa/Bamako time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Gao International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gao International Airport is approximately 0.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gao International Airport?

The nearest airport to Gao International Airport is Ansongo Airport (GAAO), about 43.7 nm to the se, followed by Bourem Airport and Tassiga Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gao International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.